The nascent wave of MLP mergers will ultimately strengthen the biggest players, whose enhanced scale could spur further growth. Read More

This month's Income Spotlight has the wind at its back. Read More

When it comes to the new world of wireless communications, bigger is indeed better. And this month’s Growth Spotlight is among the very best in the industry. Read More

There’s one cutter on the Watch List this month, and uncertainty for energy prices and across Europe remain key headwinds. But a certain state on the left coast of America is causing particular problems for at least one utility. Read More

The new federal tax regime for dividends and capital gains is better than expected. But the situation for utilities at the state level remains murky. Read More

Utility stocks that were beaten down in 2012 are rising up in 2013, mirroring similar action in recent history. Read More

Renewable energy companies, buoyed by positive rhetoric from President Obama, are set to benefit from surprisingly supportive policy choices as well. Read More

A rarity: Utilities have posted a strong rally in January after a weak fourth-quarter performance. Read More

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo’s showdown with the Long Island Power Authority underscores why investors should focus on utilities that operate in states with a history of good regulatory relations. Read More

Share prices of high-yielding energy producers have been beaten down as investors fret over volatile commodity prices. But many of these stocks will still head higher over the long term. Read More